THE FRESHMAN NINE.

The freshman nine is now undergoing a systematic course of training in the gymnasium, under Capt. Burnett. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, work is confined to practice in the cage, the men going in from 3 to 5 o'clock in the two former days, and at 2 o'clock on Saturday. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the chest weights and running track are brought into requisition for the hour, from 4 to 5.

The following are the candidates: Messrs. Burnett (capt.), Chamberlain, Churchill, DeWolf, Collins, Cook, Edgerly, Faulkner, Fish, Ferry, Gardner, Garrison, Kimball, Magill, Nichols, Rankin, Smith, Taylor. In addition to these are Messrs. Allen and Phillips who are trying for the university. Of the above mentioned, three are trying for the position of pitcher and two for that of catcher.